CROSSWORD

PUZZLES

ACROSS 1. Forbidden (5) 6. In front (5) 9. Immature (7) 10. Viper (5) 11. Indolence, laziness (5) 12. Exclusive news story (5) 13. Long-lasting (7) 15. Finish (3) 17. Cupid (4) 18. Harm (6) 19. European country (5) 20. Flings (6) 22. Fruit (4) 24. Cabin (3) 25. Shipshape (7) 26. Answer (5) 27. Step (5) 28. Permit (5) 29. Greek restaurant (7) 30. Perfect (5) 31. One who perseveres (5) DOWN 2. Fervour (6) 3. Musical dramas (6) 4. Belonging to us (3) 5. Cost (5) 6. Unplaced horse (4-3) 7. Assist (4) 8. Thespian’s profession (6) 12. Smacks (5) 13. Deepness (5) 14. Perch (5) 15. Keen (5) 16. Disparage (5) 18. Journal (5) 19. More than a few (7) 21. Expelled (6) 22. Hawker (6) 23. Recess (6) 25. Elder (5) 26. Girl’s name (4) 28. Insect (3)